How to pronounce saxicolous
Say it like sak-SIK-uh-lus. Saxicolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- sak
- SIK
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxicolous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saxicolous
American and British speakers say saxicolous in essentially the same way: /sækˈsɪkələs/ in the US and /sækˈsɪkələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sak-SIK-uh-lus.
What does saxicolous mean?
- Growing on, or living among, rocks or stones.
Where does saxicolous come from?
From New Latin, from Latin saxum (“a rock”) + Latin colere (“to dwell”) + -ous.
Questions about saying saxicolous
How do you pronounce saxicolous?
Say sak-SIK-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /sækˈsɪkələs/. In British English it is /sækˈsɪkələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxicolous?
Saxicolous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: sak · SIK · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say saxicolous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sækˈsɪkələs/ and the British form is /sækˈsɪkələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.